Mi A3 Gets Second Android 11 Update After Last Release Caused Bricking Issue for Some Users

The new Android 11 update for the Mi A3 brings software version 12.0.3.0.

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 6 January 2021 14:25 IST

Mi A3 Gets Second Android 11 Update After Last Release Caused Bricking Issue for Some Users

Mi A3 users reported that the new update started rolling out on Tuesday

Highlights

Mi A3 Android 11 update comes in 1.40GB of size
Mi A3 users reported bricking issues after installing the previous update
But the new update is reportedly causing some other issues

Mi A3 users have started receiving a new Android 11 update a few days after the first buggy release. The previous release also carried Android 11 but with an issue that caused the updated devices to stop working. The problem was acknowledged by Xiaomi and the rollout, which had started last week for the Mi A3 users in global markets, was halted. The latest Android 11 update for the Mi A3 appears to have overcome the earlier issue while updating the devices to the latest operating system.

Xiaomi confirmed to Gadgets 360 that it has released the new Android 11 update for the Mi A3 with software version 12.0.3.0 in India. The rollout of the update started on late Tuesday, and it was initially reported by some users on Twitter. The users mentioned that the update is sized at 1.40GB and includes the December 2020 Android security patch. The update is also expected to include the core Android 11 features.

The new update for Mi A3 arrived a few days after Xiaomi halted the original Android 11 release that caused the devices to brick completely upon installation. The company also recently announced free repairs for the affected users irrespective of the warranty status of their devices.

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Although the fresh update doesn't seem to be causing any bricking issues, some users have reported slowed charging time after installing the new software version. A few users have also mentioned that the update doesn't include Wi-Fi calling support.

Those who hasn't updated yet, i recommended you to stick with A10, because A11 has nothing new and comes with lots of bugs among which "Charging Slow" is the major.#mia3 #mia3newupdate #android11 #xiaomi #mia3bricked #mia3android11 #mia3refund
— Aasis Rizal (@aasisnxt) January 6, 2021

After android 11 update
- chat bubble not showing
- no native screen recorder
- no wifi calling
- can't copy text in recent window menu
- only notification shade, power button menu and some animations are changed that's it. What's this update for ?#mia3 #mia3android11
— Pratheek Bhat (@Pratheek_Bhatt) January 6, 2021

@MiIndiaSupport @Xiaomi
Updated MI A3 with Android 11 and now observing Random Reboots. Can not trust MI Software Updates. Any Solution?
— Abhi (@Freecto_) January 6, 2021

@Xiaomi @XiaomiIndia @manukumarjain #mia3
Xioami is only company which faces
Nth issue while updating device.

A11 Tracking update

1.Update roll date 31 Dec results Hard bricked
2. Update roll date 5 Jan results Touch screen dead

Please can you guide us when to update
Thanks
— MOHD AFEEF (@afeef1915) January 6, 2021

Xiaomi did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Gadgets 360 on the new issues highlighted by the users.

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Xiaomi Mi A3

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Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good cameras
Premium build quality
Excellent battery life
Smooth performance

Bad
Low-resolution display
Hybrid dual-SIM slot
Camera is slow to focus at times
Aggressive HDR

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Display 6.08-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4030mAh

OS Android 9.0

Resolution 720x1560 pixels

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